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1	Ancient Egypt more books like this by George Hart add to wishlist Part of a series, this visual guide to Ancient Rome gives an insight into the lives of the people that lived in ancient Rome. Every aspect of Roman life is covered, from the cooking utensils they used and the food that they ate, to the instruments they used to cleanse and beautify themselves. A model of the Colosseum shows where the Romans watched ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.09! \| SVS
2	Egypt in Spectacular Cross-Section more books like this by Stewart Ross, Stephen Biesty (Illustrator) add to wishlist The year is 1230 B.C., during the reign of Ramses the Great in ancient Egypt. Follow the thirty-day voyage of the eleven-year-old Dedia and his father as they sail down the Nile River.Travel along with father and son as they visit the bustling harbor at Elephantine; the massive stone quarry at Gebel el-Silsila; the temples at Karnak; underground ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.64! \| first editions \| SVS
3	African Beginnings more books like this by James Haskins, Kathleen Benson, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist The African continent has spawned a series o f glorious civilisations that have had a lasting impact on t he world''s history, and on American culture. This groundbrea king book brings together two award-winning writers of child ren''s books. ' see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
4	The Betrayal of Africa more books like this by Gerald Caplan add to wishlist In the wealthy West, it's assumed that Africa is the problem and we are the solution. This timely book argues the opposite. Though couched in benevolent terms, Western policies in fact have for decades helped fuel the continent's devastating decline. Every year, far more of Africa's riches flow out to the rich world than we plough into Africa. In ... see all copies from $5.92! new only from $5.92! \| SVS
5	Nefertiti, the Mystery Queen: The Mystery Queen more books like this by Burnham Holmes add to wishlist The life of Nefertiti concentrating on the period during which her husband, Amenhetep IV, struggled to change the ancient forms of worship in Egypt from many gods to one, the sun god. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.98!
6	The Ancient Egyptian World more books like this by Eric H Cline, Jill Rubalcaba add to wishlist Taking readers back 4,000 years, to the fertile land around the Nile River, The Ancient Egyptian World tells the stories of the kings, queens, pharaohs, gods, tomb builders, and ordinary citizens who lived there. Using papyri, scarabs, tomb inscriptions, mummies, and a rich variety of other primary sources, Eric H. Cline and Jill Rubalcaba uncover ... see all copies from $14.90! new only from $14.90! \| SVS
7	The Atlas of Ancient Egypt: With Artworks and Photographs from the British Museum more books like this by Delia Pemberton add to wishlist A historical and cultural atlas of ancient Egypt for children. The landscape and climate of Egypt had a fundamental influence on the development of ancient Egyptian culture, civilization and thought. Ages 9+. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.95! \| SVS
8	Amistad: A Long Road to Freedom: A Thirst for Freedom more books like this by Walter Dean Myers add to wishlist In 1839, the slave ship "Amistad" set sail on a short voyage from one end of Cuba to the other. During the journey, the illegally enslaved Africans revolted and seized control of the ship. Hoping to sail back to Africa, the passengers wound up in America where they were put on trial. In "The Amistad Affair", Newbery Honor author Walter Dean Myers ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.99! \| first editions
9	Ancient Egypt more books like this by Philip Ardagh add to wishlist This work details life in ancient Egypt, with colour illustrations reconstructing Egyptian life and photographs of evidence they left behind. It comes with a mystery story titled "The Pharoah's Stolen Treasure", where children have to solve the riddle using clues, suspects and questions. see all copies from $3.99! new only from $42.40!
10	Kenya more books like this by Rob Bowden add to wishlist An exploration of Kenya. It examines the industries that are important to the economy, the physical geography, the environment and the social geography that is specific to the make-up of this vast African country. There are case studies of particular locations, industries and people, along with maps, diagrams, charts and photographs. The text is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.83! \| SVS
11	The Pocket Timeline of Ancient Egypt more books like this by Helen M Strudwick add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
12 view cover	Africa more books like this by Jocelyn Murray, Ph.D., Brian A Stewart add to wishlist This volume is part of a historical atlas series designed for young people. From the Mycenaean society of ancient Greece to the Aztec empire of 15th-century Mexico, the series aims to be a useful resource for understanding and appreciating bygone civilization. The books set out to offer young adults a systematic, cross-disciplinary overview of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.00! \| SVS
13 view cover	Nigeria the People more books like this by Bobbie Kalman, Anne Rosenberg add to wishlist This book is suitable for children of ages 9-14. Archaeologists have traced the long history of the people of Nigeria back 2000 years. This new book details its people from the early powerful kingdoms to enslavement and colonisation by the Europeans to independence. Candid photographs help show what life is like today at home, at school, in the ... see all copies from $11.23! new only from $15.58!
14 view cover	Ancient Alexandria more books like this by Don Nardo add to wishlist The magnificence of Alexandria, long one of the leading cities of the ancient world, comes to life in this unique volume designed to read like a travel guide written in AD 160. The city's founding by Alexander the Great, its harbors, docks, marketplace, shops, temples and religions, libraries, cemeteries, and ethnic groups are all profiled in ... see all copies from $13.86! new only from $33.87! \| SVS
15 view cover	Ancient Egypt: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Egypt's Past more books like this by Jill Rubalcala, Janice Kamrin (Consultant editor) add to wishlist Travel back in time to a civilization that lasted over 3,000 years. Knowledge of this splendid culture comes to us through significant archaeological finds, such as royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, which contained not only mummies, but exquisite artifacts as well. And the discovery of the Rosetta Stone eventually led to the decoding of ... see all copies from $2.91! new only from $2.97! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	South Africa the People more books like this by Domini Clark add to wishlist This title is suitable for children of ages 9 to 14 years. Learn about the daily lives and family traditions of the people who have lived in this land for thousands of years. Breathtaking photos create intimate portraits of life in both the village and the big city. South Africa's turbulent history is described in a special section on apartheid ... see all copies from $2.72! new only from $6.03! \| SVS
17 view cover	Morocco more books like this by Pat Seward add to wishlist Diversity is the spice of life, and the highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates just that in fully updated, and expanded editions. As has always been true of these outstanding titles, an abundance of vibrant photographs -- including those new to this edition -- stimulate the imaginations of young readers as they travel the globe. A ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $43.97! \| SVS
18 view cover	Can You Spot the Leopard?: African Masks more books like this by Christine Stelzig add to wishlist Describes different types of ceremonial African masks, how and why they are made, and how they reflect the culture of their ethnic groups. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
19 view cover	Kongo Ndongo: West Central Africa more books like this by Kenny Mann add to wishlist Highlighted with beautiful full-color photographs, this book weaves together colorful legends, oral histories, and recorded events to examine the development and history of the ancient kingdoms of Africa. see all copies from $3.40! new only from $9.94! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Ancient Egypt more books like this by DK Publishing (Creator) add to wishlist DK presents exciting new covers for 13 of your favorite Ultimate Sticker Books: Animal, Baby Animal, Ballet, Bug, Bulldozer, Dangerous Dinosaurs, Dinosaur, Ancient Egypt, Farm, Pony, Shark and Whale, Space, and Truck . Annotated with factual information, each book contains more than 60 full-color, reusable stickers so children can create their ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.48! \| SVS
21 view cover	Monomotapa, Zulu, Basuto: Southern Africa more books like this by Kenny Mann add to wishlist Tracing the history of four African kingdoms which once occupied the region south of the Zambezi River, this study offers insights into the distinctive customs of the indigenous peoples of southern Africa and examines how the European powers changed life in the area forever through colonization and conflict. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.98! \| first editions
22 view cover	The Royal Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay: Life in Medieval Africa more books like this by Fredrick L McKissack, Jr., Patricia C McKissack, Frederick McKissack add to wishlist For more than a thousand years, from A.D. 500 to 1700, the medieval kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay grew rich on the gold, salt, and slave trade that stretched across Africa. Scraping away hundreds of years of ignorance, prejudice, and mythology, award-winnnig authors Patricia and Fredrick McKissack reveal the glory of these forgotten empires ... see all copies from $4.62! new only from $6.23! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	My Grandfather Is a Magician: Work and Wisdom in an African Village more books like this by Ifeoma Onyefulu add to wishlist This is the story of a little Nigerian boy who doesn't know what job to do when he grows up. His father teaches in a school; his mother owns a bakery; Auntie Ngo is a doctor, while another aunt makes pots. But his grandfather seems wiser and more interesting than any of them - for he is a traditional healer, using the ancient knowledge of plants ... see all copies from $4.91! new only from $4.91! \| SVS
24	African Portraits more books like this by Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler, John Gampert (Illustrator) add to wishlist Presents biographies of some prominent sub-Saharan African people throughout history, including Piankhy, Ahmed Baba, Ann Nzinga, Cinque, Kip Keino, and Wole Soyinka. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.63!
25 view cover	Ancient West African Kingdoms more books like this by Jane Shuter add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00!

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